Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

Ask a group of experts why it is hard to lose weight, and you'll likely hear some of the following answers: Diets don't work because people can't stick to them. Our metabolism fights back, causing ...

Positive reinforcement is a technique we intuitively make use of on daily basis. We usually don’t give it much thought, nor label it as a behavioral strategy. Encouragement from our loved ones (and ...

In both business and music, the power of recognition is undeniable. Success hinges not just on raw talent but on the environment in which that talent is nurtured. Positive reinforcement — a strategy ...

YOU GET TO THE FREE THROW LINE, YOU TURN AND LOOK AND IT’S SO EASY TO JUST FREEZE UP WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE BRAIN THAT MAKES THIS SO HARD. WHEN IT’S FREE. IT SHOULD BE EASY. WELL, THERE’S ACTUALLY ...

The Reinforcement Theory, with its nuanced understanding of human behavior, offers leaders a structured approach to drive desired behaviors, invigorate teams, and sculpt an organizational culture that ...

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, I’ve learned that creating a positive work environment is essential for both staff well-being and patient care. At the core of both outcomes is fostering a ...

Eunice Framm, senior keeper of barnyard animals at the Cincinnati Zoo, has taught pigs to bowl, goats to paint, and red pandas to receive vaccines. She, and all other keepers, do so through the zoo’s ...